| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Behavior | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I'm eleven years old and my horse Little Bitt won't listen to me and behave properly. My mom bought ...
A: My suggestion would be to seek some professional assistance from a local trainer who can observe ...
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| natural horsemanship | 11/9/2009 |
Q: i am 65. i have ridden all my life and have owned a spooky tbx for the last 12 years. after i ...
A: first of all let me offer my apologies at the lack of promptness in responding. I never got the ...
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| Horse training | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old paint mare that I am training for western pleasure. She is picking up really good ...
A: I would spend some time doing round pen work with her, specifically some roll backs. When you ask ...
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| Green horse and green rider | 10/3/2009 |
Q: , I am a new rider, and have always loved horses. Only 6 months ago I started riding a lot, almost ...
A: It does sound like he was showing his alpha ranking to your daughter, that said some horses just are ...
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| horse side kicked me | 10/2/2009 |
Q: i have a year and a half quarter horse very loving and gentle the past 2 times i have fed him he ...
A: I am sorry you are having some issues with your horse. I'd need a bit more info to give you an ...
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| Bad Tempered | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My horses name is Max he is an ex-eventer 16.1 and is 13 years old, he is semi retired as he was ...
A: Sorry to hear about the issues you are having with your horse. It really sounds like he is in pain ...
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| Problem When Asking For More Speed | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have an 4 yr old Appaloosa mare who, as of recently, when loping a circle will kick up her rear ...
A: My first suggestion is to have a vet check her for any physical issues, to include teeth and back ...
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| next bit | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have had to use a slow twisted snaffle on my daughters 3yr old Quarter Horse- what should I use ...
A: It all depends on where the horse is in her/his training and what your next goals are. For an ...
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| unexpected energy | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have one more question, for a second opinion. Usually my 5 year old horse is mild mannered and ...
A: Sounds like your horse is in good health and happy. Just because they buck when loose or on the ...
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| mare help | 8/27/2009 |
Q: She is wonderful on ground, she whoas and jogs when you tell her and she knows not rub on me. when i ...
A: I would start with having a vet check your mare, to include an ultra sound of her ovaries, it sounds ...
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| confidence with my horse | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Back over 25 years ago I broke in and showed 2 young horses, I did quite well, and had confidence. ...
A: First of all I respect your honesty and self evaluation! You are just steps away from having a ...
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| horse refuses to move forward | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a quarter horse mare 6 years old. I rode her before I bought her and didn't have ...
A: My first suggestion is to have a vet check her and confirm it's something not something physical and ...
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| horse locking up | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I have a five yr old aqha filly. I bought her from a man that litterally loved her half to death. ...
A: It sounds like your mare is using refusing to move as a way to evade your cutes and directions. I'd ...
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| In hand show pony | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I currently have a few young show ponies and have decided to show my 148cm 3 yr old filly in hand. I ...
A: I must be honest here, I have no experience showing halter ponies and in fact have never even heard ...
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| Training a Minature Horse for Halter | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I am getting a 3 year old, completely untrained Miniature Horse mare. I need her for showing in ...
A: Sounds like you found a fun project. Before I would suggest start to work her on setting up for a ...
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| Hello | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I own a 13 year old thouroughbred mare and before I bought her she was schooled for show jumping. ...
A: I am sorry you are having issues with your mare. I would suggest going back to ground work with her, ...
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| Stubbon Pony | 7/19/2009 |
Q: x I am 13. I have been riding for 8 years and I Have a pony who is rescued so we are not sure of ...
A: Sorry you are having issues with your pony. I would suggest going back to ground work with her, ...
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| problem horse | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My mare is a rescue. She is very gentle and loves people. I can do anything with her except pick up ...
A: First of all congrats for rescuing some a great mare, sounds like you are giving her a wonderful ...
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| Rearing- turn on the haunches to the left | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I already asked this question to another expert, but the more answers the better. Seeing as you're a ...
A: Wow, sorry to hear about your issues today. I really think it sounds like there is something ...
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| Rearing- turn on the haunches to the left | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I already asked this question to another expert, but the more answers the better. Seeing as you're a ...
A: I am sorry to hear you are having troubles with your horse. I'd start by calling the trainer that ...
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| training filly | 7/9/2009 |
Q: how old does filly need to be before you start handling filly and putting on halter to teach her to ...
A: You can certainly start doing things with her now, specifically desensitizing her and getting her ...
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| Horse walks right in trailer... just wont stay | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old mare that i have only owned for over a year. The previous owners never took ...
A: First off, huge congrats to you for being patient enough to go slow and gain her trust. You've done ...
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| Western retraining | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i'm wondering what in your opinion is the best way to retrain a horse from english to western. I've ...
A: Sounds like you have a very vesitile horse. As far as re-training him, I'd start by working on ...
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| Defiant Pony Problem | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter's pony has started taking terrible advantage of her. He ONLY does it to her. ...
A: Sounds like you have the typical smart little pony on your hands. I have a young son and his pony ...
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| Problems steering an older horse | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a beautiful 18 year old Percheron gelding named Ben whom I rescued. He is very kind and ...
A: it sounds like you've done a great job with your horse. As far as steering and responding to your ...
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| bucking | 6/27/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 year old old solid paint gelding he is green broke . i have been showing 4-h for 9 years ...
A: I would start with having a vet exam done on your horse, to rule out anything physical, including ...
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| Pacing in corral | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I bought my 6 yr. old gelding about a month ago. He was trained in Reining and I use him for Team ...
A: I'd give your gelding a bit more time to adjust. Does he have any other horses that he can see or ...
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| Retraining a horse | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My name is Jasie and i'm 18 years old and I got my horse when I was 15. My horse is a 22 year old ...
A: Sounds like you and your mare are off to a good start, but I agree with you some good basics would ...
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| Tennessee Walker 6 yr old Mare | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have been looking at buying this 6yr old Tennessee Walker for show work and breeding. 2 weeks ago ...
A: Kudos for you getting her teeth checked. As far as your question about bonding, it's true that there ...
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| Tennessee Walker 6 yr old Mare | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have been looking at buying this 6yr old Tennessee Walker for show work and breeding. 2 weeks ago ...
A: Well it sounds like you are off to the right start as far as elminating things. I'd still suggest a ...
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| Tennessee Walker 6 yr old Mare | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have been looking at buying this 6yr old Tennessee Walker for show work and breeding. 2 weeks ago ...
A: I am sorry you are having these issues with your prospective new horse. I'd start by having a vet, ...
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| The white line | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I'm Felecia I've never owned a horse and am in 4-h. I need to know what the white line does in the ...
A: I don't mind helping at all. White Line Disease is a problem affecting the health of the horse's ...
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| I have a two year old filly and an confused as to why this all of a sudden sparked? | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Okay well I have a two year old filly. I received her as a gift from my grandfather because my mare ...
A: I have certainly seen certain personality traits in specific bloodlines. And I do believe foals are ...
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| I have a two year old filly and an confused as to why this all of a sudden sparked? | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Okay well I have a two year old filly. I received her as a gift from my grandfather because my mare ...
A: I am sorry to hear abour your challenges with your mare. It really sounds to me like it's something ...
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| Jumping Hackamore | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I recently started riding one of my client's horse in a jumping hackamore. The horse, Chance, was a ...
A: Good for you for trying different options, fitting a hackamore has alot to do with your horses bone ...
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| problem with behavior in lunge | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have just adopted a 4 year old gelding, morgan. We allowed him a little over a week to get used ...
A: It sounds like you have a very smart horse on your hands. My first suggestion would be to give him a ...
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| stopping undersaddle | 5/5/2009 |
Q: so I finally was able to save enough money to buy my first horse, after 12 years of riding i got 4 ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the issues you are having with your horse. It sounds like you and your ...
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| 5 yr old quarter horse mare will not take bit or tie up | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i bought riley 18 months ago we gave her to our 13 year old daughter we took riley and kylie,kylie ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your issues with Riley. I'd start by having a vet examine her, especially ...
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| Horse tries to climb out of her stall | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 10yr QH mare she is good as long as u are around her. she is fine showing in the ring but ...
A: sorry to hear about your issues with your mare. I assume she paces and frets when you turn her lose ...
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| train the lope | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to train my 7 yr old QH mare to do lower level western pleasure. we have the headset and ...
A: Sounds like you and your mare are off to a great start. As far as getting her to maintain a nice ...
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| Bella - tack up issue | 3/30/2009 |
Q: "Hi, I have an 8 year old mare, TWH named Bella. She is a beautiful mare and is very sweet. We ...
A: I am sorry you are having issues with your new horse. Do you happen to know if the previous owners ...
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| horse aggression | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I board my 11 yr. old gelding at my friend's barn. She has a mare and a 21 yr.old gelding and 3 ...
A: I am sorry to hear you are having trouble with herd dynamics. I usually start by intrducing horses ...
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| Paint draft won't cooperate | 3/29/2009 |
Q: We recently acquired a 3/4 paint draft horse who's owner was having a kidney transplant and could no ...
A: I am sorry you are having so many issues with your horse. I'd first contact the previous owner and ...
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| became aggressive at horse shows | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My 3 yr old pinto gelding while waiting to enter the show ring ....aggressively lounged at another ...
A: I sm sorry to hear your horse had such a bad experience at the trainers. It sounds like this was ...
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| Green horse | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old foundation quarter horse mare named Sarah who stands at about 15 hands. I have ...
A: Well first of all, I am thrilled to hear you ruled out anything physical. That's a great first step. ...
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| Trouble with gaping mouth while bitted | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a beautiful new foundation-bred green gelding. I originally started him in a halter and rode ...
A: I think you are on the right track, I'd start with ruling out anything physical especially with his ...
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| english riding | 2/27/2009 |
Q: i have a 7 yr. old and im trying to get her ready for a show the only problem is i can't get to arch ...
A: You are going to want to aim for a headset just above level, with her nose slightly in front of ...
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| english riding | 2/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 7 yr. old and im trying to get her ready for a show the only problem is i can't get to arch ...
A: I might need a bit more background to answer your question, as the only breed that I can think of ...
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| Problem with the Lope | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My AQHA mare breaks into a "pacer" like trot when I ask for her to lope. She'll lope eventually if ...
A: My first question is does she actuall pace, meaning do her legs on the same side move in unision or ...
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| Pushy Rude Tenn Walker Mare | 2/15/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old Tennessee Walker Mare is horrible on the ground. She seems to think she should walk ...
A: Do you have a large pen you could work her in and just ask her to stay on the "rail", even paddock ...
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| Pushy Rude Tenn Walker Mare | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old Tennessee Walker Mare is horrible on the ground. She seems to think she should walk ...
A: I would help to have a bit more background on your mare, as to how long you've had her, is she a new ...
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| throws her head!!! | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old mare, and before I bought her, she was trained too quickly and not with the ...
A: I'd first start by having a dentist check her teeth and a vet check her overall health, including ...
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| canter depart | 1/23/2009 |
Q: i read an answer of yours about canter departs. i have been working this 8 yr old arab and he is ...
A: it sounds like you have some good basics on your horse. When it comes to the rollbacks, if ...
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| cross tie training | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 19 month old mare that I would like to begin training on cross tie. Could you tell me the ...
A: I would start by confirming that your filly stands tied to a solid object and will ground tie. When ...
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| English | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I need your help on this english horse I have. He is a six year old paint/standerbred gelding. The ...
A: It sounds like your horse has been allowed to develop this behaviour for a while. How long have you ...
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| depart for the canter | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old QH mare, who I cannot get to canter. When I bought her, I didn't know but she ...
A: First off, it's very smart of you not to keep using "home" as a reward for cantering. I'd suggest to ...
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| 4 year old mustang and where to start | 12/16/2008 |
Q: i just bought a green 4 year old mustang gelding name Rio.i know he needs work because he has not ...
A: it sounds like you have a great project horse and will have alot of fun together. As far as where to ...
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| are studs as dangerous as everyone claims | 12/9/2008 |
Q: i am a first time horse buyer and i am 17 years old i am extremely excited about getting my first ...
A: Yes, a stallion will not only limit your riding places until you turn 18 but some public sponsered ...
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| are studs as dangerous as everyone claims | 12/9/2008 |
Q: i am a first time horse buyer and i am 17 years old i am extremely excited about getting my first ...
A: First of all I commend you for wanting to create a safe and enjoyable environment for both you and ...
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| bonding and breaking | 12/8/2008 |
Q: hey miss jennifer i have a 2 yr old that i have been wanting to purchase and break myself. i dont ...
A: I would need more background on your training and experience to give a really good answer. I do ...
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| Horse trama. | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I sold a very nice 14 year old spotted saddle horse to a person a few weeks ago. This horse was very ...
A: Well it sounds like your horse has been exposed to alot recently. Horses are prey animals and react ...
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| UNsensitive Horse | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I'm fifteen years old and I have a eighteen year old Standardbred who is just the best.I got him ...
A: It sounds like you have a great horse. I'd first rule out any physical issues, including his teeth, ...
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| attitude problem with my horse | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have a quarter horse with througherbred in him. He is 8 and a half years old. I had bought him 4 ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are having some struggles with your new horse. My first suggest would ...
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| Me and My baby | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I'm a first owner of a 4 month old paint / ? mix and he is still a stud but I'm going to get him ...
A: congrats on your new foal, it sounds like you are off to a great start with him. And gelding him is ...
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| Backing | 11/1/2008 |
Q: i have a 2 yr old mare riding very well. I like showing the showmanship at the Bred Shows APHA, My ...
A: Sounds like you have a very talented mare! You have a great foundation on her, so it will only take ...
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| Groundwork | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i just bought a 5-8 year old appy mare (i cant remember at the moment how old she is) iv been ...
A: First of all congrats on your new horse! It sounds like you two have really "clicked" already. I ...
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| whoa! | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 year old Appy, I got her about a year ago, my first horse, and I have been riding for ...
A: Sounds like you have some great riding experience. I'd start with some round pen work with your ...
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| colt training | 10/15/2008 |
Q: can i train him on my own or should i get someone who really knows what to do? i wanted to be the ...
A: It sounds like you've done a great job raising and training your gelding to this point, kudos to ...
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| halter. | 10/11/2008 |
Q: i have just got my first horse and i am an adult. he is extremely well behaved warmblood but myself ...
A: First of all congrats on the new horse, sounds like you are going to have alot of fun with him. As ...
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| finished horse | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old registered 1/4 horse,(mare). At what age, or stage of training is a horse ...
A: To some degree, I don't ever consider a horse finished...I think their education (much like our own) ...
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| need help for training | 10/4/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a 5 yr old paint mare. She is a family use horse (the kids,husband,and I all ...
A: it sound likes you you have a wonderful (and beautiful) horse. You've ruled out physical issues, ...
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| Need some pointers for ground work | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Ms. Bulger: I just bought a nice foundation-bred quarter gelding. He's 5, just gelded and totally ...
A: First of all I want to apologize for not responding to your question sooner, I never got an email ...
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| my 2 year old mare/ how to get her to stand still | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have had her for one month and she is by herself in the pen and I cant get her to stand still ...
A: First off, did she have a specific incident with a horse, that scared her? Or has she always been ...
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| my 2 year old mare/ how to get her to stand still | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have had her for one month and she is by herself in the pen and I cant get her to stand still ...
A: Congrats on your new horse. I'd love a little more background on your filly....when you say she ...
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| canter depart | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 5YO QH mare. I have someone interested in buying her that wants a barrel prospect. My mare ...
A: It sounds like you have a really nice prospect and I hope it results in the sale to a great home. As ...
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| Starting a 5-year old | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I purchased a nice Foundation-bred gelding, recently gelded. Nice disposition, willing, and smart.I ...
A: Thsnks for your question, sounds like you got a great new horse and have some wonderful knowledge to ...
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| riding | 9/1/2008 |
Q: is it going to be ok if my mom leases her out to someone that is still green at riding or will ...
A: I was start by having vet give her a physical, it sounds like there might be something wrong for her ...
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| Young Rider | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My wife is an experienced rider and introduced our daughter to horses at a very young age. Now that ...
A: First of all congrats on introducing your daughter to horses, what a wonderful family event to ...
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| J.P. my Shetland Pony | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old shetland pony,that was giving to me. She has only been halter broke. I have some ...
A: Congrats on your new pony. You might want to enlist the help of a trainer with your pony, or atleast ...
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| ring sour horse | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have an awesome 14 year old QH gelding. When I got him, he was a retired rope horse, reining ...
A: sounds like you have a very fun and smart horse. Okay, I'll do this in sections: Anticpation: As ...
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| My Horse freaks out at Gymkhanas | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I took my horse to a gymkhana, and it was a total failure. I got in the ring to warm up and he ...
A: Sorry to hear that your horse show didn't go as planned. I'd try to do some off site riding, with ...
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| Horse Lying Down | 8/16/2008 |
Q: We've owned this chocolate Rocky Mountain Gaited Horse for 3 years and since March of this year ...
A: I'd see if you feed the other horses, will she get up on her own? If not then it strikes me as ...
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| Horse Lying Down | 8/15/2008 |
Q: We've owned this chocolate Rocky Mountain Gaited Horse for 3 years and since March of this year ...
A: I honestly don't have any idea, it sounds like something physical or neurological. I would have a ...
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| horses | 8/4/2008 |
Q: how to stop a horse from trying to run over you will feeding them grain ANSWER: Hi Hope, First ...
A: You might want to get some local professional assistance, any horse agressive enough to chase you, ...
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| Jumping Fences | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Our horse Bitteroot, the grandson of Seattle Slew, has recently taken to jumping his coral fence. ...
A: It does sound like he's bored. I would not suggest blinders, not only will they not prevent him from ...
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| Jumping Fences | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Our horse Bitteroot, the grandson of Seattle Slew, has recently taken to jumping his coral fence. ...
A: Sounds like you have an athletic horse there. I'd start by trying to figure out why he's jumping ...
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| horses | 8/3/2008 |
Q: how to stop a horse from trying to run over you will feeding them grain ANSWER: Hi Hope, First ...
A: I would give her a bit more time to adjust, ten years of living life in the pasture is a big change. ...
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| horses | 8/1/2008 |
Q: how to stop a horse from trying to run over you will feeding them grain
A: First take a look at your feeding program, is your horse getting enough feed? Has the horse always ...
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| Cowboy | 7/26/2008 |
Q: They chip and break off so easey and half of his hoove has fallen off.We have tried jelitin biotin ...
A: I am sorry to hear you are having trouble with your horses hooves. I am not a nutritionist, but I'd ...
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| Horse not trusting of people | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I came upon your website after doing a search for answers and I thought I would send you an email ...
A: My first question/suggestion is how was she to catch at the previous facility, both in her ...
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| Moving my Horse | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am interested in your thoughts and suggestions. I need to move my 26yr old Paint from his home of ...
A: What a wonderful home you have provided for your horse! He will be okay wihtout his friend, just ...
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| bucking problem | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have a new horse that we rescued, when we got him he was in bad shape, underweight, and scared. ...
A: It sounds like he just needs to get the edge off, personally I say if you are going to go through ...
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| halterclasses | 7/22/2008 |
Q: what do i need to know for it and what do i need to teach the horse? thanks
A: sounds like you have a fun show season ahead. The number one book I recommend is Winning at Halter ...
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| western showmanship | 7/11/2008 |
Q: My daughter rides games, but a requirement of our 4-H club is that you have to compete in a ...
A: Sounds like your daughter has a really great time with her horse and like you, I love flowing manes. ...
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| Ive got a 4 yr old i guess who isnt halter broke | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My 4 yr old im guessing by looking at teeth. Shes a loveable horse will walk up to ya in the field ...
A: Sounds like you are off to a good start with your new horse. As far as age being an issue, there ...
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| Flying Lead | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how to do a flying lead change with your horse. I have heard some ways to do it but ...
A: First of all, unless your specific event calls for a flying lead change, there is no reason your ...
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| My Thoroughbreds Ground Manners | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Hey Rick. I am 27 years old and I have been around horses, mostly off the track horses since I was 6 ...
A: First of all kudos for you for taking in these two horses. I'd start with giving them mor time. Two ...
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| Trailer loading | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a four year QH mare, who WILL NOT get in the trailer. I bought her in October, and she loaded ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in responding, I was in the process of moving and asked all experts to ...
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| Ground Work - No Respect | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Welsh gelding. Who is lovely but he seems to have no respect for people on the ...
A: Sounds like your little guy, has tons of potential and an abundance of energy, which is typical of ...
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| Western Horses | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 yr old paint gelding, amazing horse, got him 6 months ago. He has done roping, ...
A: First of all congrats on your new horse! My first suggestion would be to contact his previous owner ...
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| FOAL TRAINING BY AGE | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My Mother's Day present this year was given to me by my mare. "Lucy" is now going on 3 weeks of ...
A: Congrats on a great Mothers Day present! My best suggstion would be to purchase Clinton Andersons ...
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| Bach Flower Remedies | 5/26/2008 |
Q: and if so I'm bringing home a yearling tomorrow who's travelling 4 and a half hours in a trailer for ...
A: while I don't have any experience specifically with the Bach line, I have sucessfully used Rescue ...
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| Horse not standing at mounting block | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I know you must get this question a lot, but the thing is my horse doesn't have trouble standing ...
A: It sounds like you are on the right track wi th your mare. You are doing exactly what I am going to ...
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| Stops | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I own a six year old quarter horse stallion who is soon to be gelded because of behavior issues, but ...
A: You are very welcome. When you are doing the backing exercises, be sure he is "on the bit", not with ...
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| Stops | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I own a six year old quarter horse stallion who is soon to be gelded because of behavior issues, but ...
A: It sounds like you have a very nice horse, and gelding him will only make him better :) My first ...
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| afraid to be alone | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have two stalls in my front yard. I have one show horse and a new show pony. The pony becomes ...
A: Horses are naturally herd bound animals, but some certainly react more than others. In this case, ...
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| Rearing | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I bought a pretty green horse thinking I could tackle it since I've had a nice Arab for 18yrs. but ...
A: To be honest, I'd suggest enlisting the help of a professional trainer, it sounds like your mare is ...
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| lunging | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I recently had a friend that worked with my horse that hooked lead ropes on each side of the halter ...
A: I believe I can picture what your friend did with your horse, it's almost like a modified draw ...
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| canter | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am 15 and I just got a new 11year old 17 hand thoroughbred gelding about 2 weeks ago. He is a ...
A: Congrats on your new horse, he sounds like alot of fun. My first suggestion is to have a vet check ...
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| Young Horse Behavior Strange to Me | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a coming 2 year old 1/2 Arabian 1/2 Quarter horse Filly. We lunge her in a round pen without ...
A: As far as your 2 yr old Arab filly goes, it sounds like she just naturally carries her head down. ...
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| Appendix Mare | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 13 and has been riding for 7 years. Two years ago we bought her a horse, Maggie. ...
A: Okay, I'd start by ruling out an eyesight problem and get an overall vet check, including teeth. ...
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| Appendix Mare | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 13 and has been riding for 7 years. Two years ago we bought her a horse, Maggie. ...
A: Okay, so the arena fear is new, she didn't do that with the other trainer or your daughter until the ...
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| Appendix Mare | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 13 and has been riding for 7 years. Two years ago we bought her a horse, Maggie. ...
A: Sounds like your daughter is a natural horseback rider, that's great. I need a bit more history to ...
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| WHOA!! | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old mare who doesn't stop. It takes her a while to whoa and she doesn't back up ...
A: I would go back to some basics with your mare. She needs to not only stop and back up just off your ...
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| herd bound clydesdale | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I bought an unbroke clyde stallion last year. I gelded him and broke him for my carriage business. ...
A: It sounds like you've done a great job with your clyde. How old is he? He sounds like he might be ...
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| my 3yr old appendix quater horse | 3/11/2008 |
Q: i halter broke him and everything hes had about fifty days of training and when i first started he ...
A: It sounds like you've done a great job with Storm and I respect how you are handling your current ...
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| Ear Pinning | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if I should be concerned about our horse that ear pins. He only does it when being ...
A: it does sound like he is "attempting" to prove he's dominate but doesn't have the attitude to go ...
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| Ear Pinning | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if I should be concerned about our horse that ear pins. He only does it when being ...
A: It sounds like you are a very aware horse owner, which is wondeful. My first question is how long ...
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| Fights and bucks when up get out the saddles. | 3/1/2008 |
Q: E.D. that is 5 they have both been to the trainers Thor the Arab has 90 day and freaks when you try ...
A: I'd still start with alot of desensitizing groud work before putting anything on their backs. As ...
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| Wanting to buy a bareback pad... | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My horse has been a school horse (obviously), and I just bought her and love her so much! She is 18, ...
A: Sounds like you got a great new horse. What a fun summer you have to look forward to. I had to say ...
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| Fights and bucks when up get out the saddles. | 2/24/2008 |
Q: E.D. that is 5 they have both been to the trainers Thor the Arab has 90 day and freaks when you try ...
A: First of all, bless you for adopting/rescuing both horses! Sounds like you have the patience to see ...
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| retraining w/out being mean | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a horse around 7 years old. I previously had a bad trainer who told me to use heavy bits, ...
A: Sounds like you are already off to a great start! First thing I would suggest is have your horses ...
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| bad habits | 2/19/2008 |
Q: i have a 8 year old clydesdale/tb cross. When i first got him he was greene but still pretty quiet ...
A: It sounds like you've got your hands full, but I comment you for wanting to be safe and do whats ...
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| Showing a young horse at halter | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Is there a resource for finding out specific steps to go through to train a yearling for halter ...
A: sounds like you have a fun show season ahead. The number one book I recomment is Winning at Halter ...
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| Dangerous bad habits | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have an Arabian mare named Emma who has recently picked up a bad habit of whenever I try to mount ...
A: What a wonderful thing for you to do, Emma is lucky to have you as her new owner. Kudos to you for ...
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| training a green 4yr old almost 5 yr old ponie mare | 2/7/2008 |
Q: ! and she great she still needs to learn how to move on commands and to walk with out me ...
A: congrats on your new pony. It sounds like you have alot of fun times to look forward to. I am going ...
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| Dangerous bad habits | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have an Arabian mare named Emma who has recently picked up a bad habit of whenever I try to mount ...
A: I am sorry to hear you are having issues with your mare. Let's backtrack a minute. Did this just ...
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| horse | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice on how to get my 6 year old gelding to pick up his ...
A: The first thing I would rule out would be a physical ailment, does he have any soundness problems, ...
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